The birth of Jesus elicits a variety of responses, both joyful and hostile, as seen in the biblical accounts. These responses invite us to reflect on how we personally respond to Christ's birth and what action the Holy Spirit is prompting us to take.Autor: Jeff Port

The sermon emphasizes Jesus' welcoming, highlighting, and blessing of children as a model for understanding the kingdom of God. The pastor explains that children’s vulnerability, dependence, and unassuming trust serve as spiritual examples for...Autor: Matt McAlvey

Each person is valued by God in His kingdom.nHe uses the shepherd and his sheep as a picture of life in the kingdom. The shepherd knows his sheep and notices when one is missing. He will seek out even one who is lost. The shepherd celebrates when the...Autor: Jonathan P.

In a world troubled by uncertainty, John 14:1-6 offers the promise of lasting hope through Jesus, who is "the way, the truth, and the life." This sermon reveals how Christ's departure was not abandonment but a profound act of love...Autor: Nate Vogel

The sermon addresses Jesus's teachings on marriage, divorce, remarriage, and singleness. Jesus defines marriage as a lifelong, exclusive union between one man and one woman, rooted in creation. While divorce is allowed in cases of marital...Autor: Matt McAlvey

This sermon discusses Jesus' teaching on forgiveness, especially emphasizing the profound nature and challenges of truly forgiving others. Using the parable of the unforgiving servant, Jesus reveals that forgiveness is not merely a numerical...Autor: Matt McAlvey

This sermon explores the concept of church discipline, an essential mark of a healthy church, alongside faithful preaching and administering sacraments. Emphasizing a loving approach, the sermon outlines steps for addressing sin within the church...Autor: Matt McAlvey

This sermon explores Jesus' teaching on humility and greatness in the kingdom of heaven. When the disciples ask who is the greatest in God's kingdom, Jesus responds by placing a child before them, symbolizing humility, vulnerability, and...Autor: Matt McAlvey

The sermon focuses on Jesus paying a temple tax he doesn’t owe. Despite being exempt as God’s Son, Jesus chooses to pay the tax to avoid offending others and to model inoffensive conduct. The sermon draws parallels between Jesus’s payment of the tax...Autor: Matt McAlvey

The sermon focuses on the contrast between the disciples' lack of faith and the father's mustard-seed faith. After Jesus’ transfiguration, a desperate father brings his demon-possessed son to the nine remaining disciples, but they fail to...Autor: Matt McAlvey